Desha County's estimated 2025 population is 9,921 with a growth rate of -2.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Desha County is the 62nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 12,953 and has seen a growth of -23.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Desha County includes 48.65% Black or African American, 44.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,371 | 48.65% |
| White | 4,961 | 44.93% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 288 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Desha County's average per capita income is $35,216. Household income levels show a median of $36,064. The poverty rate stands at 28.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,620 | - |
| Families | $44,738 | $63,736 |
| Households | $36,064 | $52,920 |
| Non Families | $18,876 | $29,283 |
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